Paleontological Collections of Germany, Austria and Switzerland - The History of Life of Fossil Organisms at Museums and Universities (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book is devoted to 250 years of collecting, organizing and preserving paleontological specimens by generations of scientists. Paleontological collections are a huge resource for modern research and should be available for national and international scientists and institutions, as well as prospective public and private customers. These collections are an important part of the scientific enterprise, supporting research, public education, and the documentation of past biodiversity. Much of what we are beginning to understand about our world, we owe to the collection, preservation, and ongoing study of natural specimens. Properly preserved collections of fossil marine or terrestrial plants and animals are archives of Earth's history and vital to our ability to learn about our place in its future. The approach employed by the editors involves not only an introduction to the paleontological collections in general, but also information on the international and national collection networks. Particular attention is given to new exhibition concepts and approaches of sorting, preserving and researching in paleontological collections and also their neglect and/or threat. In addition, the book provides information on all big public museums, on important state museums and regional Museums, and also on university collections. This is a highly informative and carefully presented book, providing scientific insight for readers with an interest in fossil record, biodiversity, taxonomy, or evolution, as well as natural history collections at large.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Natural History Collections
Release date:	November 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Lothar A. Beck • Ulrich Joger
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	573
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-77400-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Palaeontology > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > Biodiversity
LSN:	3-319-77400-X
Barcode:	9783319774008

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